weasel. (vertebrate zoology). The common name for at least 12 species of small, slim carnivores which belong to the family Mustelidae and which have a reddish-brown coat with whitish underparts; species in the northern regions have white fur during the winter and are called ermine.
If you or your child has strep throat, your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic. If taken within 48 hours of the onset of the illness, antibiotics reduce the duration and severity of symptoms, as well as the risk of complications and the likelihood that infection will spread to others.
To clear your infection completely, continue taking the antibiotic for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. This is especially important with strep infections, since serious heart problems could develop later if your infection is not completely cleared up.o clear your infection completely, continue taking the antibiotic for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. This is especially important with strep infections, since serious heart problems could develop later if your infection is not completely cleared up.